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Welcome! We all know - don't we? - that the New Testament was originally written in Greek and that if we want a deeper and richer understanding of its message we should study this ancient language for ourselves. But how many of us have? The answer is very few - and for all kinds of different reasons: We are too busy. We are not clever enough. We are too old. Some argue that we don't need to learn Greek because of the plethora of new bible translations on the market or because there is minimal payback in terms of new knowledge to be gained.
Advanced students are exposed in greater detail to the study of particular New Testament texts, as well as the intricacies of exegesis, textual criticism, and the ways in which the Greek New Testament can be appropriated for use in sermon preparation and bible study. Advanced students also have the option of learning how to read Greek inscriptions and papyri, in addition to being introduced to the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures which was widely read by the first followers of Jesus - including St. Paul).
Should you decide not to take a course I hope that I will at least have inspired you to think a bit more about why New Testament Greek is so important for understanding the Good News about Jesus. For those who decide to take the plunge - congratulations and welcome! The study of New Testament Greek will be one of the most significant ventures you will ever undertake as a bible student.
Thank you for visiting this website - enjoy the contents! FORTHCOMING GREEK & HEBREW COURSES 2011-2012: Hitchin, Herts Beginners NT Greek: *Evening Classes* Mon 26th Sept--Mon 21st Nov 2011 (7:30-9:30pm) Beginners NT Greek: *Day Classes* Thurs 29th Sept--Thurs 24th Nov 2011 (11am-1pm) Advanced NT Greek: *Evening Classes* Thurs 29th Sept--Thurs 24th Nov 2011 (7:30-9:30pm) Beginners Biblical Hebrew: *Evening Classes* Tues 27th Sept--Tues 22nd Nov 2011 (7:30-9:30pm) For further details about the Hebrew Course contact the tutor. NT GREEK READING GROUPS: Isle of Wight: Contact Susanne Bone(susanne_bone@yahoo.co.uk) Hitchin 1: Contact Anthony Clarke (anthony@anthony.clarke.name) Hitchin 2: Contact David Rossall (david@rossall.plus.com) Vineyard Stevenage: Contact Hannes Pieterse (hannes@edujo.co.uk) NEW TESTAMENT GREEK COURSE, MALAGA, SPAIN Former Greek student, Dr Trevor Allin, is now teaching NT Greek classes in Malaga, Spain. Trevor has recently translated Jeremy Duff's, The Elements of New Testament Greek into Spanish and is using this as the basis of his beginner's class which is conducted in Spanish. Trevor is a formidable linguist and able teacher. His doctorate in linguistics was awarded by St Andrew's University, Scotland. If you live in the Malaga area and are interested in studying NT Greek Trevor's contact details are as follows: Centro Lux Mundi de Torre del Mar: 952 54 3334 - 952 540432. Email: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org o trevor Ex-estudiante mío de griego, Dr Trevor Allin, ahora está enseñando clases de griego del Nuevo Testamento en la provincia de Málaga, España. Hace poco tradujo Trevor al español el libro de Jeremy Duff, Los Elementos del Griego del Nuevo Testamento, y está basando sus clases, que se enseñan en lengua española, en este libro. Trevor es un lingüista impresionante y un profesor hábil. Recibió su doctorado en lingüística de la Universidad de St Andrews en Escocia. Si vive usted en los alrededores de Málaga y tiene interés en estudiar el griego del Nuevo Testamento, le puede contactar a través de: Centro Lux Mundi de Torre del Mar: 952 54 3334 - 952 540432. Email: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org o trevor [ Dr Brendan Devitt BA, MSt, PhD] |
I hope this website will dispel some of the myths about studying Greek and encourage you to think about taking it up as a necessary, exciting, and deeply rewarding pursuit. Navigating the site you will be able to read about the variety of courses that are taught on the Read New Testament Greek programme. Students are taught the elements of the language from absolute scratch, and are equipped to tackle the Greek text of the gospels and epistles with the very minimum of fuss. The beginners course is particularly geared at individuals who have little or no background in the study of grammar (either English or otherwise!), but who are keen to read the New Testament in the language in which it was originally written.
The FAQ section of the website should answer most of your questions. If I can be of any further assistance you should feel free to access my contact details - I'd be delighted to talk or correspond with you. But perhaps it would be as well to start by reading a bit about myself, my interests, and objectives in promoting the study of New Testament Greek (see the About Me section). The "rediscovery" of the Greek New Testament in Europe c.15th-16th centuries paved the way for the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and thus the critical and independent spirit that undergirds contemporary research in the sciences and humanities. The study of New Testament Greek therefore has had revolutionary, world historical consequences which are still with us today! 
